Social-Connections updated

Quotes from parents describing stronger social connections developed through the program. Parents shared strategies such as taking a moment to breathe before responding to challenges and asking questions to understand their child’s emotions. Participants also described becoming more open to advice from others and forming deeper bonds, describing the group as a sisterhood or family that provides support during difficult times.

Text: Parents shared strategies with one another: “Take 5 minutes, breathe and then go back to what needs to be done.” “Ask a question why he’s crying or why he’s mad.” Parents became more open to others’ advice: “In the beginning, I need to keep him close… But now I need to let him go and let others give me advice… now I am more willing… to take it.” “I sit back more freely and take what people say that applies to [my daughter].” Parents connected on a deeper level: “We’re a sisterhood, a family.” “[After my grandmother passed], I needed support and I received it when I was away; they took care of my children. It opened my eyes; it’s not just about blood relations.”